Egypt
Egypt occupies the north-eastern corner of Africa and, across the Sinai Peninsula, a foothold in Asia — making it a transcontinental country. The Nile, the world's longest river, runs north through the desert to a green delta on the Mediterranean.
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Key facts
| Capital | Cairo |
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| Continent | Africa |
| Region | North Africa |
| Main language(s) | Arabic |
| Land borders | Libya, Sudan, Israel |
Geography
Almost the entire population lives along the thin ribbon of the Nile Valley and its delta; the rest of the country is largely Sahara. Cairo is the largest city in the Arab world.
Neighbours
Egypt shares land borders with 3 countries: Libya, Sudan, Israel. Knowing a country's neighbours is one of the best ways to fix its place on the map — try our Name a Neighbour game to practise.
Did you know? Egypt straddles two continents, with the Sinai Peninsula lying in Asia.